that in balloon framing, the studs extend fromthe sill of the first floor to the top of the soleplateor end rafter of the second floor; whereas theplatform framing has separate studs for each flooranchored on the soleplate.SILL FRAMING AND LAYOUTThe lowest horizontal wood frame structuralmember is the SILL, a piece of dimensionallumber laid flat and bolted down to the top ofthe foundation pier or wall. It is the first part ofthe frame to be set in place and provides anailing base for the other adjoining members. Itmay extend all around the building, joined at thecorners and spliced when necessary.The type of sill assembly selected dependsupon the general type of construction methodsused in the framework. The method of framingFigure 6-11.-Box-sill assembly for platform framing.Figure 6-12.-Sill assembly in brick veneer construction.6-14